Food and Drink Processing Apprenticeship

Summary

A unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop a diverse skill set: rotating through each of our four key departments: Starch Room, Kitchen, Machines, and Dipping. Under the guidance of an experienced supervisor, you will learn the intricate processes involved in chocolate production and contribute to our day-to-day operations.

Annual wage: £11,648 to £20,820.80 a year
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Training course: Food and drink process operator (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm, shifts, may work evenings and weekends.
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Friday 15 November
Duration: 1 year
Positions available: 2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Starch Room:

Learn and assist in the starch moulding process for chocolate products
Ensure the quality and consistency of starch moulds
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the starch room

Kitchen:

Support the preparation and cooking of chocolate mixtures
Follow recipes and production schedules accurately
Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety in the kitchen

Machines:

Operate and maintain chocolate processing machinery
Troubleshoot and resolve minor technical issues
Monitor machine performance to ensure efficient production

Dipping:

Master the art of hand-dipping chocolates
Ensure each product meets our quality and presentation standards
Work with a keen eye for detail and precision

Where you’ll work

Audrey's Chocolates

28 Holland Road

Hove

BN3 1JJ

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

PHOENIX4TRAINING LLP

Your training course

Food and drink process operator (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Follow food and drink production SOPs.

Apply product quality assurance SOPs.

Scan control, monitor and rotate stock.

Check and use tools and operate equipment and machinery.

Clean tools, equipment or lines.

Comply with food safety regulations and procedures.

Comply with health and safety regulations and procedures.

Comply with environmental and sustainability regulations and procedures. Identify and segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.

Identify and resolve issues. Report issues.

Apply basic continuous improvement techniques.

Apply fault-finding and problem-solving techniques to common problems.

Collect and interpret information – text and data.

Record information - paper based or electronic.

Use information technology.

Follow work instructions - verbal or written.

Communicate with colleagues - verbal and non-verbal.

Your training plan

Level 2 Food and drink process operator apprenticeship
Functional skills if required
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

About this company

Makers of Gourmet and luxury handmade chocolates in Brighton

After this apprenticeship

Progression to Food and Drink Technical Operator Level 3.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PHOENIX4TRAINING LLP

Jags Bhudia

jags.bhudia@p4t.email

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000282319.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Friday 1 November at 11:59pm)

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